FareShare

8.4 million people in the UK, the equivalent of the entire population of London, are struggling to afford to eat.

At least 270,000 tonnes of surplus food from the UK food and drink industry could be redistributed to feed people each year. This is enough for 650 million meals.

FareShares save good food destined for waste and send it to charities and community groups who transform it into nutritious meals for vulnerable people. The food we redistribute is fresh, quality and in-date surplus from the food industry and the charities we work with can be found across the UK.

In 2015 we redistributed enough food for 21.9 million meals. But it’s about more than meals. The organisations we supply food to – from breakfast clubs for disadvantaged children, to homeless hostels, community cafes and domestic violence refuges – are places that provide life changing support, as well as lunch and dinner.

By making sure good food is not wasted, we turn an environmental problem into a social solution.